Archive, February 2015.

The decision to adopt a child brings together individuals who desire to become parents of children who are in need of loving homes. While adoption is often extraordinarily beneficial for all parties involved, the process of completing one can be very complex.

The process of divorce is emotionally taxing and complex. The process is even more challenging when there is an issue of child custody. There are, however, several tips which may make the process easier to overcome if followed diligently.

In 2003, Illinois enacted the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act which sought to simplify child custody disputes. When parents share custody, both parents can make important life decisions for their child—and a parenting plan, agreed upon by both parents, can help to alleviate visitation and custody conflicts.